Welcome to 'Professionally Speaking,' the go-to podcast for everyone who's eager to make their mark in the world of business and skilled trades. It's all about mastering the art of professionalism, whether you're in a suit or safety boots! Join us as we dive into the secrets of making a great impression, building a standout professional image, and creating a work atmosphere that rocks. No matter where you are on your career journey, ‘Professionally Speaking' is your guide. We're talking real ...
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Vital Signs of Change: Nathan Baar’s Mission to Provide Value Based Healthcare
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37:33Let us know how you like our podcast or if you'd like to join us as a guest In this powerful follow-up, Beth sits down again with Nathan Baar, founder of Health Baar, to explore how his innovative model is transforming access to care by strengthening the human connections at the heart of healthcare. Nathan shares real-world stories of how his appro…
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Listening, Healing, and Hope: The Mission of Ele's Place
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27:45Let us know how you like our podcast or if you'd like to join us as a guest In this episode, Tammy Campbell Director of West Michigan Ele's Place tells our listeners about her career journey and discusses the organization's mission to provide peer-to-peer grief support for children and teens who have experienced loss, emphasizing their age-appropri…
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Compensation Strategies that Work with Aaron Ambrose
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48:54Let us know how you like our podcast or if you'd like to join us as a guest Compensation! It's a powerful tool for attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent. In this episode of Professionally Speaking, Beth Batts talks with Aaron Ambrose, founder of AA Comp Answers, about the key strategies companies need to build effective and competitive c…
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Shaping Alternative Paths: A Conversation with Amirika Richardson
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52:08Let us know how you like our podcast or if you'd like to join us as a guest Welcome to this empowering episode of Professionally Speaking! We are thrilled to sit down with Amirika Richardson, T3 Education Officer for Capital Area Michigan Works! Amirika is making waves in the Greater Lansing area by challenging traditional perceptions of employment…
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BeNice: The Beginning of Positive Impact on Mental Health
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51:59Let us know how you like our podcast or if you'd like to join us as a guest In this episode of Professionally Speaking, we sit down with Christy Buck from the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan to discuss the *be nice.* program—a proactive approach to mental health awareness in both schools and workplaces. We dive into how we can Notice, Inv…
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Changing the Conversation: A Resilient Perspective on Supporting Those Impacted by Suicide
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33:23Let us know how you like our podcast or if you'd like to join us as a guest We recognize that our personal lives and the supports we have—or lack—can impact our professional journeys. In this episode of “Professionally Speaking”, Beth sits down with Vonnie Woodrick, author, podcast host, life coach, and social change agent whose loss of her husband…
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Acknowledge the Expertise: Nurses and Professional Respect
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28:37Let us know how you like our podcast or if you'd like to join us as a guest Join us as Beth speaks with HealthBar’s Nathan Baar, a champion for nurses' professional respect and autonomy. Nathan, who proudly dons dark blue scrubs as his daily professional attire, brings visibility to the critical role of nurses as highly trained healthcare experts. …
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Building Respect: Leading with Professionalism in Commercial Construction
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24:59Let us know how you like our podcast or if you'd like to join us as a guest Where does the paradigm shift begin in bringing professionalism to the jobsite? Tune into our latest Professionally Speaking episode where Beth and Lynne Spikes, a Commercial Construction Superintendent, delve into the core of professionalism and respect in the construction…
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The Professional Blend: Mixing Teaching Savvy with Hospitality Grace
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26:36Let us know how you like our podcast or if you'd like to join us as a guest Get ready for an eye-opening episode of Professionally Speaking, where your host, Beth Batts, welcomes the insightful Heidi O'Connor, current Manager/Caretaker at Farrell Lodge B&B who’s professional journey began with teaching in the public school classroom. Together, they…
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Empowering Administrative Professionals: Candid Insights with Lois Wilkins
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40:01Let us know how you like our podcast or if you'd like to join us as a guest In this spicy Episode of Professionally Speaking, Beth welcomes Lois Wilkins, Director Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center at the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, IL. With over 30- years of experience supporting C-suite leaders across diverse industries, Lois offers invaluable insi…
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Let us know how you like our podcast or if you'd like to join us as a guest On this episode of Professionally Speaking, Beth welcomes Sarah Rose, the Founder & Owner of Fresh Rise Group located in Grand Rapids, MI. In an era where overworking is often seen as a badge of honor, Beth and Sarah unravel the concept of work-life harmony over balance. Sa…
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Healing from Within: One Doctor's Mission to Transform Pre-Surgical Care
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42:04Let us know how you like our podcast or if you'd like to join us as a guest On this episode of Professionally Speaking, Beth talks with Dr. Scott Russo a physician, surgeon, entrepreneur and life coach. Dr. Russo shares with us how his own health struggles as well as his own experiences as a surgeon helped him recognize some gaps in patient support…
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